Re: solaris is a secondary platform for gcc-4.4

[Andreas Tobler <andreast-list at fgznet dot ch>]

Benjamin Kosnik wrote:
> > We are seeing tests posted, at least, even if the volume isn't what
> > it probably should be for a primary.
>
> sparc-solaris2.10+ has been tested twice on trunk since
> stage one for gcc-4.4 opened. This is unacceptable, and in the lower
> bounds even for a secondary target. (All of which have more regular
> testing than solaris 2.10+).

It has been tested on a daily basis since years here, on 2.8, and since 
two months on 2.10. Submitting the results is a bit a pain since I have 
to copy around the whole stuff.
I was not aware that people count on test results.

I usually pop up if something goes wrong. If I can I try to fix it 
myself. If not I talk on IRC and if there is no easy solution I file a PR.

> Please note that I have sent private mail to likely
> solaris testers previous to this asking for testing and have gotten
> no reply or action. Thus, my public message. 

I wasn't under those recipients.

> > I'm not saying that I support Benjamin's proposal, but I suggest that
> > it be interpreted as a request, coupled with an implied threat: if
> > you want a platform to continue as a primary platform, there has to
> > be testing, as well as assistance to fix problems when they crop up.
> > If no one tests the trunk on a platform for months at a time, because
> > they "move slowly and cautiously", the quality of that port will
> > seriously decline.
>
> Exactly. Thanks Joe.

See above. For us the platform is important! And I _do_ test!
My only shortcoming is that I did not send the results.

Andreas